The proponents of reinforcement theory view behavior as ________.
A) a product of heredity
B) a function of one's power need
C) environmentally caused
D) the result of a cognitive process
E) a reflection of the inner state of the individual

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Reinforcement theory posits that behavior is shaped by the rewards and punishments that individuals receive in response to their actions. These rewards and punishments are external to the individual and are determined by the environment in which they operate. Therefore, proponents of reinforcement theory view behavior as environmentally caused. Choices A, B, D, and E are not supported by reinforcement theory.

The Proponents of Reinforcement Theory View Behavior as ________